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Overview
Exclusively for UC Berkeley Undergraduates. Transform your Cal undergraduate foundation into an elite professional asset. The 5th-Year MASDS program offers an accelerated, streamlined pathway for current Berkeley students to earn a world-class master’s degree in just two semesters immediately following graduation.
Because you are already part of the Berkeley ecosystem, you can leverage prior coursework to dive straight into advanced graduate electives like machine learning and AI, a team-based capstone project, and dedicated career services. Designed strictly for rapid, high-impact entry into industry rather than PhD preparation, this program is your direct pipeline to top-tier roles as a data scientist, machine learning engineer, or quantitative analyst.
Application Note: Cal undergraduates typically apply in January of their senior year and must transition into the program the semester after completing their bachelor’s degree.